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    VL Jijjy stand spring

    The Judges say the ends of the spring should face up . The "34 accesories catalog showes them down ( see attachment ) . Does anyone know what is correct ?? Thanks , Mike
    PS : I know I spelled Jiffy wrong ! Sorry it was early & they woulden't let me edit the title !!
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    Last edited by 1970 XLCH; 02-14-2018, 06:37 AM.
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    No, I don't know what is "Correct". But that is a conundrum! So... maybe it is possible that bikes came from the factory with the spring installed facing UP, but when they were sold as an accessory they were both facing DOWN? I "personally" believe the PHOTO in the accessory catalog to be "correct". But... what do I know? I don't show or have my bikes judged.
    Jim

    AMCA #6520

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    • #3
      Mike, I would agree with Jim. With the spring hooks facing down they are less likely to catch anything. I would think a factory accessory catalog could be used as proof during judging; but, better to ask the judges first. William
      William Edwards, AMCA #10035

      Attend the 2019 Southern National Meet at Denton Farmpark, NC, 17-18 May 2019
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      • #4
        on page 19-2 of Johnny sells book it shows one end up & the outer end down.It is the OEM parts diagram.Next to it is the spring,also showing one end up & the other,outer end down...this is RL book

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        • #5
          Just one more reason I will never do the judging crap.
          Rich Inmate #7084

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          • #6
            It probably varied depending if the original installer was left or right handed, he (or she) just did what was easiest for them at the time. I can't imagine a judge would even BE that picky!

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            • #7
              More likely it was up & down,down for safety of your leg.I replace lots of springs,they usually go on easier & work smoother without wearing the perches if done as original

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              • #8
                Thank's everyone ! Yes Rich , it is ridicules that grown men would be discussing such CRAP !!!!! That is why I hate restoration ! I will never do another one . I like bobbers , choppers & customs , where you don't have to worry about which way a spring is installed !!!! Mike

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by 1970 XLCH View Post
                  ...That is why I hate restoration... I like bobbers , choppers & customs...
                  Dont forget 'conservations', Mike!

                  Hating "restoration" is what a "conservation" is all about.

                  ....Cotten
                  AMCA #776
                  Dumpster Diver's Motto: Seek,... and Ye Shall Find!

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                  • #10
                    Don't know if this will help or not but here's a couple pictures of the one my 34. It's one of the few parts that had not been removed
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                    • #11
                      This is like wiring routing, where the part is correct but there is a disagreement about installation. I might make a judging comment if sure, but would not usually deduct.

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